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2008/11/11 Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > The problem is, if you're using existing > machines, you won't be able to virtualise the copies of Windows legally > unless they're retail boxed versions. Microsoft would consider moving a > Windows installation from a real machine to a Virtual Machine to be a > complete new 'computer' which would need a new licence. Is that definitely true Rob or more a good guess? Perhaps we could treat it like a motherboard upgrade and a call MS for a new key or what not. Assuming you still can. This highlights a BIG problem with proprietary software when you can't use it as you want once you buy it Perhaps something to kick up a stink about? >> Eventually the system will need to run about 8 or 10 pcs connecting to >> a file server and running an intranet and a client/order database. Is >> there software available that will run on Linux that will allow >> multiple connections and provide some sort of client management system >> please? Another architecture to think about is thin client (e.g LTSP) though the need to run Windows apps probably confuses the issue. X basically doesn't care if the app and display are same or different machines (what a great design choice was made all those years ago). Windows doesn't work that way though RDP (e.g TerminalServices, Citrix) gives the illusion. -- Steve Lee Open Source Assistive Technology Software and Accessibility fullmeasure.co.uk -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html